Description: This eastern man wears an entirely blue suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and blonde. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp).